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Ok, so this may be a lengthy question, but here goes. I had a c-section in August to deliver my daughter, who was stillborn at 40 weeks due to a cord accident. My pregnancy was completely normal and uncomplicated, but I was scheduled for a c-section because she was breech. Medically speaking, I recovered wonderfully from the c-section. No horrible lingering pains, bleeding, normal periods, etc. My dream has been to be a mom, and DH and I have been waiting to TTC again because we just need a little time. Anyways, at first I didn't really care about having to undergo another c-section for my next pregnancy, but I am realizing that, as crazy as this sounds, in addition to the obvious, I kind of mourn over the fact that I did not get to experience labor like other women do. I have read and heard VBAC success stories, and I am now seriously considering holding off TTC if it means that I can attempt a VBAC. I will definitely consult my doctor (I moved to a new state so I need to find a new one), but I just wanted some advice from other women. I am only 23 years old (DH is 25) and I would like 3 or 4 children, and I don't know if it is possible to have that many c-sections. Also, my daughter was only 6 lbs 3 oz, so I don't think I would deliver a huge baby next time (who knows though). Anyone had a successful VBAC or know how long I should wait to TTC? I know that a doc is the only one who could really give me the ok and of course, if the baby shows any sign of distress, I will want them to wheel me into the OR. Just looking for some responses as this has been something I've been thinking about.
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You should read the book: Pregnancy week by week. You are actually a very good candidate for a VBAC because you needed a VBAC for a breech not that your cervix didn't dialate. The book says that your uterus takes 9 months to heal from a C-section so you should wait at least that long to get pregnant after the surgery. I have heard of women having 6 or 7 C-sections although that is not recommended. Most docs will tell you that you should have no more than 3 or 4. I think you should definately try a VBAC. If I were a good candidate I would try. You heal faster, there is less risk of infection and you lose that baby weight faster too! Good luck, I had a miscarriage at 13 weeks with my first and it took a long time to get over it (actually, I'm still not over it). You'll know what to do when the time comes.
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